Thursday, March 29, 2012

Letters, Marble, etc.

Beautiful day today.  I worked outside, and took a few quick shots to share.




I seemed to be in letter mode today.  After painted the picnic basket, I decided to add a little something extra.





This Paris sign started as a piece of wood I picked up at a garage sale.





I attached an ornate fragment, and gave it multiple layers of white paint/gesso.  Next, I stenciled "Paris", distressed it a little, and gave it a wash of watered down black paint.





The marble top iron table you see did not start out life this way.  I've had the old base for a while.  I liked the rusty finish, so I sealed it.  The vintage marble came from an estate sale.  I was giddy when I saw that it was a perfect fit.





I'll have more to share before the weekend.  See ya soon.





Sharing With:
Thrifty Decor Chick: Before and After
The DIY Showoff: DIY Project Parade
Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholics Anonymous
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
My Repurposed Life: Catch as Catch Can
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
Debbiedoos: Newbie Party Reunion  Thanks for the memories, Debbie.
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
No Minimalist Here: Open House Party
From My Front Porch To Yours: Treasure Hunt Thursday
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45 comments:

  1. Janette - The2SeasonsMarch 28, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    These are fantastic. You did a great job transforming something plain into something great!!!

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  2. DoniMarch 28, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Yum! I'm so excited to find your blog! Thanks so much for commenting on mine and for visiting. So nice to have you!
    Blessings, Doni

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  3. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRMarch 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Love it all!! I just love seeing the things that you create!!

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  4. AnneMarch 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Rosemary,
    Love that Paris sign.And that table is perfect with that marble top.I Love when things work out that way.Just meant to be.
    Blessings,
    Anne

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  5. Katie @ Wildwood CreekMarch 28, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Beautiful Paris sign and marble table!

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  6. OliveMarch 28, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Love the marble table-lovely when things are true fit like that.

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  7. Maureen WyattMarch 28, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    I can't believe you painted the identical picnic basket that I painted today! I'm still at the white base coat stage on mine and haven't decided what to put on the top. Wish I had also been putting a fab marble top on a wrought iron table. sigh. ~ Maureen

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  8. RhissannaMarch 28, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Gorgeous as always. And yes, I understand your excitement when you found the marble was a perfect fit. Isn't it wonderful when that kind of thing happens?

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  9. SImple and Serene LivingMarch 28, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful. Love the Paris sign :)

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  10. DebbiedoosMarch 28, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Hey there Rosemary. I love that basket. Great shots. FYI, newbie party reunion going on now, and would love to have ya.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 28, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Love the table!

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  12. Joy@aVintageGreenMarch 28, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    You continue to have amazing posts every time I drop by to visit. Love your photography as well as your creations.

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  13. DebbiedoosMarch 28, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Thanks for joining in girl. It has been fun to watch you grow..and grow you have. Keep up the good work!

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  14. -LisaMarch 28, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Love everything you do!!! This is no exception!
    Keep sharing!

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  15. KellyMarch 28, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    So thrifty! I'm always inspired when I read the things you've created. Love that little table and how you made that Paris sign.

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  16. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Rosemary, I saw your link at the reunion party. I probably met you through Debbie. You always have the most wonderful creations. Now I've got to find a picnic basket like yours!

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  17. DonnaMarch 28, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    What a great transformation Rosemary! I picked up some unfinished wood plaques months ago at the thrift shop, not knowing what to do with them. Now you have inspired me!!

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  18. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    honestly, your work is continually beautiful and inspiring!

    Karen

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  19. KarenMarch 28, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Its all beautiful, love that sign!

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  20. Deborah@Green Willow PondMarch 29, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Stunning as usual! I love the Paris sign. I just posted a tray that I painted, which was inspired by you. You might want to take a peek.

    http://greenwillowpond.blogspot.com/2012/03/tray-with-old-world-finish-and-craft.html

    {{hugs}}
    Deborah

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  21. TonyaMarch 29, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    You always make everything look AMAZING!!

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  22. HomeroadMarch 29, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Hi Rosemary!
    I love the table with the marble. I found a piece of marble too and I have it sitting on my counter top... love marble! I also love your white basket... all baskets look great white!
    Have a great day
    Susan

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  23. SusanMarch 29, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    Rosemary as always your work is stunning.

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  24. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️March 29, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Hi Rosemary,

    I love the Paris sign. The table looks fantastic with the marble top.

    Dee

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  25. Curtains in My TreeMarch 29, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Your the GAL


    It is amazing what all you get done with great ideas

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  26. Jan@southernjunkin'March 29, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Wow! Just fantastic! Love the Paris sign! Thanks to DebbeDoos, I met you, cherish your friendship, and your inspiration!

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  27. DeseraeMarch 29, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Very pretty! Love the Paris sign and little table :o)
    ~Des

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  28. the cape on the cornerMarch 29, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    what a great shaped piece of wood, and you really made it even better fancying it up like that!

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  29. Myric March 29, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Anything French catches my attention! I love this work! Great job :)

    xoxo
    Myric

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  30. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 29, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    OK..I am loving that picnic basket painted!!!...You always come up with the greatest ideas!...A picnic in Paris...what more can you ask for!!!..

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  31. At The Picket FenceMarch 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Your pieces are always so amazing Rosemary and I love that marble topped table! Thanks so much for sharing it all with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  32. The 2 SeasonsMarch 29, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Wow what an eye this looks amazing. Hope you enjoyed being outside!

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  33. chateau chicMarch 29, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    You have some terrific items you've transformed. Love the paint treatment on your "Paris" sign. And that iron table with the marble top....LOVE it!
    Thanks for stopping by, Mary Alice

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  34. Shabby chic SandyMarch 29, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Looks great--you are so creative!

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  35. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydMarch 29, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Hi Rosemary, Love that Paris sign, that ended embellishment on the top is Perfection ~ I bet you were more than giddy when that old top fit! I always love what you share ~ have a wonderful weekend
    Cheryl

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  36. vania angeloMarch 29, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    amo tudo isso!!! Parabéns!

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  37. JanetMarch 29, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Great vision! Your Paris sign looks so nice! It's hard to believe it started out as such an ordinary piece of wood!

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  38. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 30, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Rosemary, I love your sign! You do the best stuff. ;)

    I can't wait till yard sale season is back in full swing!

    gail

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  39. CindyMarch 30, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Your projects are all gorgeous, I especially like the iron base with the marble top. Gorgeous!!!

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  40. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesApril 1, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    Your projects are always so beautiful- I love them all! :) I'm a little jealous of that marble top- I've been looking for one for an old table I got from my dad, but I need a round top. Getting one cut for it is way too expensive- apparently round is not something the stone cutters like to do. :|

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  41. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeApril 2, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    Thanks for more inspiration! Love both pieces but that marble table is a real beauty!

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  42. RoeshelApril 7, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Beautiful {as usual!}. You're such an inspiration. I'm going to have to borrow you for a sign I keep putting off because I'm afraid I'll mess it up! lol And love love the marble table. We have two slabs of weathered marble outside that we plan to use for our kitchen island (another project I'm working up the nerve to tackle). Thank you so much for taking the time to link up your creativity, Rosemary. I'm going to include a link back in this week's highlights. ;)

    Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

    Roeshel

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  43. PJH DesignsApril 8, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Rosemary I saw your latest featured on the DIY Showoff. So well deserved! Beautiful as always. Congrats.

    Peggy
    PJH Designs

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  44. Good Time CharlieApril 8, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    You are so talented! I love your sign so much, but I also really love what you did to that picnic basket, and I am going to use that idea too! Beautiful work, thank you so much for sharing.

    I am pinning that basket and that sign, thanks!

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  45. abbott.simthJuly 20, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    professionally designed, let the designer know ahead of time that you'd like to use a photo, and give them a soft copy of the photo so they can incorporate it.
    Gangstok

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